Kia Spectra Repair & Maintenance Costs

A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your Kia Spectra
2009 Kia Spectra
Kia Spectra
$381
Annual Repair Cost
on average
The annual maintenance cost of a Kia Spectra is $381. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.

Most Common Kia Spectra Problems

Kia Spectra vehicles have 30 reported problems.The most commonly reported Kia Spectra problem is: Software Update Available to Correct Transmission Issues
2009 Kia Spectra
Reprogramming the transmission control module with the latest kia transmission software may fix abnormalities in the...
2009 Kia Spectra
The check engine light may erroneously illuminate, signifying a fault with the front oxygen sensor when no fault...

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2015 Kia Optima
4
Excellent
The Kia Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 32 for all car brands. This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models. The average annual repair cost for a Kia is $474, which means it has above average ownership costs. The other factors that contribute to Kia reliability include an average of 0.2 visits to a repair shop per year and a 10% probability of a repair being severe.

Most Common Kia Spectra Questions

There are 643 related questions for Kia Spectra vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked Kia Spectra questions.
2009 Kia Spectra
New fuel pump he ran now he just stopped he didn't like it run out of gas but it turns over but will not start or act...
2009 Kia Spectra
I changed all three of my drive belts in 2023 and the power steering started squealing shortly after that, fast...